Montgomerie takes lead in Champions opener

The Canadian Press

Colin Montgomerie
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KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Colin Montgomerie shot a second straight 7-under 65 to take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Mitsubishi Electric Championship, the season opener on the PGA Tour Champions.

The 54-year-old Scot, a six-time winner on the over-50 tour, didn't miss a fairway on Friday and made five birdies on the back nine to reach 14 under at Hualalai.

Montgomerie has made 17 birdies through 36 holes and said he will have to continue cashing in on his opportunities.

"We know that I've got to score something similar to what I've done — 66, 67, something like that, at least," Montgomerie said. "You know the competition out here is so strong that if you do play away from the pins, you'll get run over. It's tough, but hey, it's great."